John Gardner's most recommended books

We've asked 10,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by John Gardner.

Chosen by 5 people

Books like Grendel

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Books like Mickelsson's Ghosts

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Books like The Art of Fiction

Book lists with John Gardner's books

7 authors created a book list with a book by John Gardner as one of their picks.

• A mythical creature’s point of view
• Transporting you to a foggy valley in medieval Europe
• Writing fiction
• Stories told by monsters
• For a melancholy day
• Retelling of classic stories with a fantasy twist

Book lists connected to John Gardner's books

87 authors created a book list connected to John Gardner's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• Human obsession
• Ideas of the last 50 years
• The immigrant experience
• With “difficult” protagonists
• The messiness of life and love
• Uplifting novels that mix humor with poignancy

Genres connected to John Gardner's books

Topics connected to John Gardner's books